Body Of Girl Found In Water At Maryland State Park

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – The body of a 12-year-old girl has been found in the water at a Maryland state park.Maryland Natural Resources Police spokeswoman Capt. Melissa Scarborough tells news outlets that the girl had been swimming in deeper water with a friend Tuesday at Sandy Point State Park when she slipped under.

Bystanders tried to help, and police, fire officials and dive teams were called in. Rescuers used side- scan sonar in their search, and continued looking as it grew dark.

The girl’ body was found around 4 1/2 hours after officials were called, around 11 p.m.

Scarborough says police will release her name after allowing her family time to grieve.